| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 33/08 |
| Hearing date | 1 Apr 2008 |
| Determination date | 02 April 2008 |
| Member | P Cheyne |
| Representation | N Grainger ; no appearance |
| Location | Dunedin |
| Parties | Grainger v Butson |
| Summary | ARREARS OF WAGES - No appearance by respondent at start of investigation meeting, although later arrived - Respondent had failed to engage with applicant, Mediation Service and Authority to resolve matter - No reason for Authority to indulge respondent and inconvenience applicant further - Applicant 17 years old - Engaged to paint shed for respondent - Not paid for all time worked - Respondent's submission applicant independent contractor rejected - Applicant employee - Respondent also claimed applicant worked very slowly - Complaint about speed of work irrelevant - Applicant entitled to be paid for hours worked at agreed rate - Arrears due and owing - Painter |
| Result | Application granted ; Arrears of wages ($280) ; Disbursements in favour of applicant ($70)(Filing fee) |
| Main Category | Arrears |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 33_08.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |